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Greater Love explores a combat deployment through the eyes of an Army chaplain,
as he and his men fight their way through a hellish tour in one of the most
dangerous places in Afghanistan and then as they struggle to reintegrate home.

Best Narrative – It Had to Be You

Jury
award for Best Competition Narrative. Determined by Jury.

It Had
to Be You - Director/Screenwriter:
Sasha Gordon (USA/Italy)

Sonia is
a neurotic jingle writer who’s always dreamt of a big and exciting life.
Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her easy-going
boyfriend, Chris, Sonia has to decide whether she’ll join the ranks of her
married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies.

Andy and his
younger brother Mark are sent to visit their estranged uncle on a mysterious
island. They soon discover clues to a complex treasure hunt, a hunt that
could lead to unimaginable wealth and heal their broken family - if they can
find it in time.

One
hundred and sixty women leave their families in Bangladesh for one year to join
the United Nations Stabilising Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). They form one of
the world’s first all female, predominantly Muslim peacekeeping units,
shattering every stereotype the world holds about the capabilities of Muslim
women.

In the
spring of 1864, a desperate young farmer’s wife enlists in the army, posing as
a man. She battles the enemy, the men of her unit and her own identity in
a quest that takes her on a journey from Tennessee to Virginia in search of her
missing husband.

Kendall,
a real estate agent from Miami, moves to the suburbs of New York and
immediately finds she has to join forces with Brooke, a competitive rival
agent, to sell one of the most expensive mansions in Long Island.

Determined
by analysis through the Bentonville Film
Festival Foundation

Tested - Director: Curtis Chin. (USA)

A diverse
group of 8th graders in New York City vie for a coveted spot in one of the
city's elite public schools by taking a single standardized test.

BFF Spirit Award- Monica
Gonzalez, ESPN

Selected
by BFF recognizing an individual in media advancing the cause of diversity and
inclusion.

Monica
Gonzalez, former Mexican-American
professional soccer player, now soccer analyst and announcer for ESPN, has
taken her Gonzo Soccer Academy global, teaching soccer, life and leadership skills to over 900 girls
worldwide.

Impact Award– Walmart, AMC Theatres, Lifetime & STARZ

Selected
by BFF based on contribution to Festival & Mission

In
addition to the support of Walmart, AMC Theatres and Lifetime, the expanded
partnership support from Starz offered filmmakers in the 2016 BFF Film
Competition even greater distribution opportunities. Carmi Zlotnik,
managing director at Starz said, "Starz is pleased to partner with the
BFF. The festival has already made an impact, and we are proud to participate
in a bigger way this year. We are dedicated to supporting new voices and
emerging storytellers.”

BFF
Jurors ranged from industry professionals to corporate executives and were led
by Alex Cohen in the Documentary competition and Emilio Estevez in the
Narrative competition.